May 23, 2013 edition
A touch of instruction
These days, it seems as if there is always some new technology coming out. Today, there are no longer just landline phones and desktop computers. We now have laptops, tablets, smart phones, and that is just the start.
Recent Stories
Meeting held on end-of-life issues group
Do terminally ill patients have the right to decide when and how they will end their lives?
This intensely personal, highly emotional, and often controversial question was brought front and center before a small group in Sun City and other residents on May 14 at Fountain View Center.
When home is where the wild things are
While the warm weather gives people and their pets an outdoor place to play, residents should be aware of the potential problems when sharing spring and summer with native wildlife.
Kreutzer-ComEd power line dispute ends in home demoltion
The decade-long legal battle between the Kreutzer family of Huntley and Commonwealth Edison has ended. The final event was not in favor of the Kreutzer family.
Village manager gives answers, outlines Huntley’s future
Huntley Village Manager Dave Johnson spoke to the Current Events Club on May 14 to discuss Huntley’s long-term plans and address questions from the crowd.
Hello sunshine, Part I
It has been a long winter in Huntley, and many of you can’t wait to get to the “social pool,” lay out in the sun for that gorgeous tan, and bask in the warmth of spring. Others of you will head for the golf and tennis courts or simply work in your yards.
A plan for safe summer exercise
Helpguide.org states, “Exercise is the key to healthy aging.” Cathy Segarra, Centegra Huntley’s Wellness Center program manager and registered nurse, added, “According to the National Institute on Aging Health, studies have shown that even doing moderate amount of exercise…can improve your health.”
A solution to the ‘water hammer’ problem
Question: We recently purchased a new front-loading washing machine and everything is great except every time the washing machine turns off the water, there is a loud banging noise. It even rattles the pipes in the wall. Is there any way to quiet this down?
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